Opening a Phone Conversation
Opening a Phone Conversation
:A caller asks to speak to a person
?Can/ Could/ May I please speak to
ASTRO-
?Is
Wafa there-
.I would like to speak to
Prime Rose-
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:The person identifies himself or herself
.Speaking-
.This is
he/ she-
.This is
Aseerat Hoboh-
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:The caller identifies himself or herself
.My name is
Yasser-
(Used by strangers talking for the first time)
.This is
Abo Ali-
(Used when poeple know each other)
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:The caller gives a reason for calling
......I am calling about-
......I am calling because-
......Let me tell why I called-
Anyway, I hope you all like it. Besides, if you
.have a similar expression, please add it
.Your contribution to this post is deeply appreciated
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Best of luck